“As more physicians, nurses, and others integrate medical cannabis into their clinical practices, it is vital that their requisite medical associations, institutions, and educational curricula similarly incorporate and embrace cannabis as a mainstream and established therapeutic option for patients.”
NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Ben Bailey provides an update on Georgia’s medical cannabis legislation
“Most participants were supportive of legal access to medical cannabis, open to using it in their own practice, and interested in receiving further training to do so.”
“Starting today, lawmakers, regulators, and licensed providers must begin putting patients’ needs first.”
“This emergency regulation will help more Kentuckians reclaim their lives through safe, nonaddictive medical cannabis.” Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Following these expansions, NORML classifies Georgia as the 41st medical cannabis state.
“The integration of certain therapeutic cannabis products into the Medicare program further legitimizes the use of marijuana as a medicine, particularly for improving the health-related quality of life of older Americans and seniors.”
“For nearly five years, Alabama patients and their providers have lacked the ability to locally access medically necessary state-approved cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries. Going forward, let’s hope lawmakers and regulators finally begin putting patients’ needs first.”